2013 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 567 and others recall: software

Paccar Incorporated reported this safety recall on January 25, 2013. It covers about 330 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 330
reported: Jan 25, 2013
owners notified: Feb 13, 2013

Electrical system: software

What is wrong: PACCAR is recalling certain model year 2013 Kenworth T680 vehicles, manufactured from November 29, 2012, through December 6, 2012; and model year 2013 Peterbilt 579 and 567 vehicles, manufactured from August 28, 2012, through December 31, 2012. These vehicles were equipped with the air suspension dump valve option. New software may cause the rear air suspension to re-inflate without warning when the operator turns the ignition key to the "off" position.
Risk: An unexpected re-inflation of the suspension could result in personal injury to a person near the rear suspension.
Remedy: PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.

Recall number 13V027000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V027000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 567 and others software?

Yes. Recall 13V027000, reported on January 25, 2013, covers about 330 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V027000?

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software. The recall will begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Kenworth at 1‑425‑828‑5000 or Peterbilt at 1‑940‑591‑4000.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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